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Lead Software Engineer - Mobile

Melbourne, Australia

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Posted 04/05/2026 Job Number 61531 Work type Permanent - Full Time Posting End Date 05/06/2026

Opportunity Snapshot

The primary focus of this role is to lead mobile application design and development activities across Bupa’s digital products. This includes ensuring development teams adhere to best practices, delivering high-quality applications built using native tech stacks that meet or exceed business and customer expectations.

Qualifications and training 

  • Minimum 7 years' experience in mobile application development, using languages such as Objective C, Kotlin, or Swift. 
  • Demonstrated success leading teams of 4 to 10 developers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. 
  • Hands-on experience with Bupa’s preferred mobile technology stacks

         iOS: Swift, UIKit/SwiftUI, Xcode 

  • Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or a related field. 
  • At least 2 years’ experience working with REST Services and Microsoft Azure. 
  • Strong expertise in full-stack development and enterprise architecture including: 

          Front-end development 

         .NET backend and integration 

          Databases and cloud platforms (Azure) 

          Services such as Azure Service Bus, Function Apps, AKS 

  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience building and deploying applications in modern DevOps environments. 
  • Proven capability in applying system analysis, solution design, and feasibility evaluation in large-scale mobile application development. 
  • Deep understanding of best practices in software design, including testability, maintainability, and performance. 
  • Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall delivery methods, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex customer needs into practical technical solutions. 
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interact professionally across a diverse group including senior leaders and subject matter experts. 
  • Collaborative leadership style, with a strong technical foundation and the ability to influence, mentor, and guide both engineering teams and business stakeholders.

Why you’ll love it? 

We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves. From providing initiatives that develop careers to looking after our people’s health, wellbeing and futures. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, with a mix of time in the office and at home, while having plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and take your experience to the next level.

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. 

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis. 

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